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Study Automotive Engineering at Unitec

Bachelor of Applied Technology - Automotive Engineering

Want to advance your career in the automotive industry? Learn to keep pace with the rapid advances in automotive engineering and apply your skills across a wide range of technical and business decisions

Level
7
Credits
360 (3.0 EFTS)
Campus
Mt Albert
Start dates
February or July
Duration
Full-time for three years or part-time (day) options available

Programme overview

Keep pace with advances in automotive technology and find out how international trends affect national decisions about automotive applications. 

Learn about transport efficiency, sustainability issues, vehicle systems diagnosis, and how to manage industry disruption. 

Develop an in-depth understanding of what it takes to be socially responsible and innovative, and gain the skills to confidently apply your knowledge in a wide range of situations. Develop entrepreneurial skills to run business operations and manage projects within vehicle service industries. You'll also improve your communication and problem-solving skills.

Highlights

  • Critically learn to manage disruptive technology
  • Analyze, compare, and contrast existing automotive systems, and update them where applicable
  • Access to multiple well-equipped specialist workshops and laboratories internal combustion engine, including hybrid and electrical vehicles
  • Access to a range of vehicle diagnostic tools for project work
  • Develop entrepreneurial skills to identify business opportunities
  • Undertake a major industry project in the final year where you can make valuable contacts for your future career in the automotive industry
  • Analyse industry practices as a part of the learning experience
  • Learn from teaching staff who are highly experienced, industry-connected, and research-active

Qualification pathway

Once you’ve successfully completed this programme you’ll receive the qualification as Bachelor of Applied Technology and graduates may also further your studies in our Graduate Business programme, Masters programmes

Admission requirements

What you will need to study this programme. 


Domestic students

Academic requirements

You must have completed the following:

And meet one of the English entry requirements;

Don’t meet these Academic requirements?

For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 315 KB)


International students

Academic requirements 

As a part of this requirement, you must meet the below;

And English entry requirements;

  • ​If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:

Don’t meet these Academic requirements?

For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 315 KB)

Courses and timetables

For more details on the courses including timetables, please click on the course names below.

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Compulsory Course ID:011264 - 5102 - Technology Skills 2

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Compulsory Course ID:011265 - 6103 - Sustainable Technologies

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Compulsory Course ID:011266 - 6104 - Technology Practice

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Compulsory Course ID:011267 - 7105 - Industry Investigation

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Compulsory Course ID:012271 - 7106 - Industry Project

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Compulsory Course ID:011271 - 7106-SA - Industry Project (Sem A)

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Compulsory Course ID:011311 - 7106-SB - Industry Project (Sem B)

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Elective Course ID:011273 - 5202 - Engineering Computer Aided Design

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Elective Course ID:011809 - 5203 - Engineering Mechanics

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Elective Course ID:011277 - 5501 - Vehicle Power Transmission

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Elective Course ID:011278 - 5502 - Automotive Electrical

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Elective Course ID:011280 - 5504 - Vehicle Body Design

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Elective Course ID:011487 - 5505 - Auxiliary Systems

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Elective Course ID:011970 - 5506 - Motor Trade Business Processes

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Elective Course ID:011282 - 6506 - Automotive Engine Design

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Elective Course ID:011284 - 6509 - Engine Management Systems

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Elective Course ID:011285 - 6510 - Engine Fuels and Emissions

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Elective Course ID:011488 - 6511 - Automotive Professional Practice

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Elective Course ID:011811 - 6512 - Hybrid and Electric Drive Systems

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Elective Course ID:011812 - 6513 - Vehicle Design and Selection

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Elective Course ID:011813 - 6514 - Road Transport Guidelines

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Elective Course ID:011969 - 6515 - Vehicle Fleet Maintenance

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Elective Course ID:011971 - 6516 - Supply and Distribution Systems

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Elective Course ID:011972 - 6517 - International Trading and Customs Protocols

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Elective Course ID:011478 - 6610 - Digital Electronics and Applications

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Elective Course ID:011973 - 7501 - Vehicle Body Analysis

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Elective Course ID:011974 - 7502 - Vehicle Failure Analysis

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Elective Course ID:011975 - 7503 - Engine Electronic Diagnostics

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Elective Course ID:011976 - 7504 - Vehicle Electronic Diagnosis

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Courses Credits Aim
Technology Skills 1(APTE5101) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) To introduce and develop effective skills for the investigations and learning required for studies in technology.
Technology Skills 2(APTE5102) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) To develop knowledge and understanding of industry structures, Treaty of Waitangi//Tiriti o Waitangi implications, small business practices, and use of industry software in selected areas of technology.
Courses Credits Aim
Sustainable Technologies(APTE6103) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable the student to investigate sustainable technology principles and integrate this knowledge within a local context.
Technology Practice(APTE6104) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable the student to investigate and apply systems of environmental resource management and sustainability
Courses Credits Aim
Industry Investigation(APTE7105) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable the student to investigate an area of industry and to compose and present a formal research proposal.
Industry Project(APTE7106) 30.0 credits (0.250 EFTS) To enable the student to conduct research within the context of an industry area
Courses Credits Aim
Technology Materials(APTE5201) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) To develop an understanding of the properties, performance and applications of common materials relevant to technologies.
Engineering Computer Aided Design(APTE5202) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) To develop introductory knowledge and skills of Draughting and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) related to a particular technical discipline
Engineering Mechanics(APTE5203) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) To provide students’ knowledge and skills to the application of mechanical engineering science principles in relation to their specific area of study.
Vehicle Power Transmission(APTE5501) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable students to analytically examine the theoretical and practical aspects of vehicle transmissions and drivelines.
Automotive Electrical(APTE5502) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable students to analytically examine the theoretical and practical aspects of vehicle electrical systems.
Brake Systems(APTE5503) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable students to understand principles, applications and procedures associated with vehicle brake systems.
Vehicle Body Design(APTE5504) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) To develop an understanding of principles of modern vehicles body design.
Spare Parts & Inventory Systems(APTE5507) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable the students to develop understanding of spare part concepts and inventory systems process and procedures.
Courses Credits Aim
Engineering Concept Modelling(APTE6201) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable students to use modelling and analysis techniques applicable to the areas of study.
Automotive Electronics(APTE6505) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable students to analytically examine the theoretical and practical aspects of vehicle electronic systems.
Steering and Suspension(APTE6507) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable students to analyse theoretical and practical aspects of steering and suspension
Engine Management Systems(APTE6509) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable students to analyse and evaluate a range of specialised principles and applications in the management of vehicle engines
Automotive Professional Practice(APTE6511) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) The purpose of this course is to enable the student to discuss the operational requirements of an automotive workshop at level 6 .
Vehicle Fleet Maintenance(APTE6515) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) To discuss fleet operations, planning and the importance of fleet maintenance to minimize the impact of risks associated with vehicle investment.
Courses Credits Aim
Professional Business Management(APTE7207) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) To study the strategic management of businesses in a sector, their business management models and practices.
Vehicle Failure Analysis(APTE7502) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) To enable students to analyse mechanical failures in vehicles and develop strategies for their prevention or minimization.
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